new zealand Will face West Indies in the second match of the three-match ODI series. In this article, we set out the New Zealand vs West Indies weather report and pitch report of McLean Park for the 2nd ODI of West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025.
New Zealand vs West Indies Weather Report, McLean Park, Napier Pitch Report – 2nd ODI, West Indies tour of New Zealand 2025:
Napier’s NZ vs WI weather report
There is a 63% chance of rain during the New Zealand vs West Indies match in Napier on Wednesday. The maximum temperature is expected to be 21°C, while the minimum temperature is expected to be 16°C.
New Zealand vs West Indies McLean Park Pitch Report:
New Zealand has a 1-0 lead in the ongoing series against West Indies and would like to double it by winning the next match and also register another win in the series.
The second match of the series will be played at McLean Park in Napier, where it is expected to be a good wicket to bat on and a high scoring match can be expected.
Batsmen will have to negotiate the first hour of play and then rely on the speed and bounce of the surface to place their shots.
The pitch should also provide some help to the fast bowlers, and they should be forced to bowl the ball to the right field and force the batsmen to drive the ball in order to get an edge and be caught by the skip or keeper.
As far as the spinners are concerned, they will have to handle one end and put pressure on the batsmen so that the bowler bowling from the other end gets a chance to take wickets.
Having said that, it is not that there will be no help of any kind on the surface for the bowlers.
As we saw in the previous matches that the spinners of both the teams kept the situation strong by bowling economically and were successful in taking wickets in return, they would like to do the same in this match also.
The team winning the toss should bat first and take early wickets in the second innings to increase their chances of victory and score 310-320.
Both the teams will look to win the match and gain confidence for the final game, as they have the resources to do so in both the batting and bowling departments.
conclusion
New Zealand will be looking to make the most of the good batting conditions during the second ODI against West Indies and register another win at home in ODI cricket since 2019.
As far as West Indies are concerned, the visitors will look to make a strong comeback in the second match to retain the series and will be at their best to win it in the third ODI.
